Florida Quarterbacks Change Perception
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For as long as many can remember, the quarterback position in the state of Florida has not been a priority for college coaches across the country. While there have been several who have gone on to the next level –…
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Continue ReadingFor as long as many can remember, the quarterback position in the state of Florida has not been a priority for college coaches across the country.
While there have been several who have gone on to the next level – and beyond – pure QB prospects have not been something that many think of when talking about prospects. But that is changing.
More and more emphasis has been put on the position – with camps, combines and 7-on-7 events shining the spotlight on passers who are starting to learn the position at a young age.
So far this season, there has been quite a few quarterbacks who have turned heads. Here are 30 who have stepped up their game as college coaches continue to look in their direction:
Among those talented standouts include Class of 2023 seniors Blake Boda Blake Boda 6'4" | 190 lbs | QB Cocoa | 2023 FL (6-4, 185, Cocoa), Michael Grant Michael Grant 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB Tallahassee Maclay | 2023 FL (6-3, 190, Tallahassee Maclay), record-setter Taron Dickens Taron Dickens 6'0" | 175 lbs | QB Miami Northwestern | 2023 FL (6-0, 185. Miami Northwestern), Coconut Creek Monarch’s A.J. Hairston A.J. Hairston 6'3" | 210 lbs | QB Coconut Creek Monarch | 2024 FL (6-3, 200), Damarcus Creecy Damarcus Creecy 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB Damarcus Creecy | 2023 FL (6-2, 175, Daytona Beach Mainland), Sanford Seminole’s Luke Rucker Luke Rucker 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB Sanford Seminole | 2023 FL (6-3, 200), Quinn Neimann (6-2, 200, Lake Minneola) and Malik Torres (5-11, 160, Port St. Lucie Centennial),
The class also features Malachi Clarke (QB, 6-2, 190), Anmiel Steele (5-11, 175, Pensacola Escambia). Will Prichard Will Prichard 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Lantana Santaluces | 2023 State FL (6-1, 190, Lantana Santaluces) and Belle Glade Glades Central’s Casey Felton Jr. (6-2, 220).
The juniors in the Class of 2024 are also showcasing their many skills. Players such as Brandon Royal (6-0, 190, Tampa Sickles), Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna standout Cedrick Bailey Cedrick Bailey 6'6" | 185 lbs | QB Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna | 2024 State FL (6-6, 190), J.P. Pickles J.P. Pickles 6'2" | 195 lbs | ATH Tallahassee North Florida Christian | 2024 FL (5-11, 165, Tallahassee North Florida Christian), Haden Klees Haden Klees 6'2" | 170 lbs | QB Wakulla | 2024 FL (6-2, 175, Crawfordville Wakulla), Luke Warnock (6-1, 190, West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman), Jonathan Morillo (6-2, 180, Pembroke Pines West Broward), Riley Blevens (6-2, 170, Hudson), Eric Nelson Jr. Eric Nelson Jr. 6'3" | 175 lbs | WR Miramar | 2024 FL (6-1, 175, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy) and Tyler Aronson Tyler Aronson 6'3" | 215 lbs | QB Vero Beach | 2024 FL (6-3, 210, Vero Beach).
Sophomores like Fort Myers Bishop Verot’s Carter Smith (6-4, 180), Brick Balcita (5-11, 175, St. Augustine Beachside), Tramell Jones Jr. (6-1, 190, Jacksonville Mandarin), Camden Hartzell (6-0, 170, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy), Colin Hurley (6-0, 213, Jacksonville Trinity Christian), Jayce Nixon (5-11, 190, Tampa Gaither), versatile Austin Simmons (6-1, 180, Pahokee) and Jason Barket (6-0, 170) from Miami Westminster Christian are also make a lasting impression – as is freshman like Kissimmee Tohopekaliga Sabby Meassick Sabby Meassick 6'0" | 165 lbs | QB Tohopekaliga | 2026 FL (6-1, 165), who has had some huge games.
CLASS OF 2024 RANKINGS. https://prepredzone.com/2022/08/updated-2024-florida-rankings/
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UPDATED CLASS OF 2023 RANKINGS. https://prepredzone.com/florida/rankings/2023-rankings/
CLASS OF 2024 RANKINGS. https://prepredzone.com/2022/08/updated-2024-florida-rankings/
You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: Floridakids1@aol.com.